Resume
Experience
I am experienced with web programming using PHP and MySQL databases, setting up a server environ-ment on GNU/Linux based systems using Apache and alternative lightweight proxy web servers, and work-ing with clients providing technical support for their web sites. I am also experienced with Search Engine Optimization, and building search-engine friendly web sites, as well as Pay Per Click campaign management.
Skills
XHTML/CSS Standards-based Web Design
Search Engine Optimization
Google Certified Adwords Account Manager
Unix Server Administration
Javascript/AJAX
Relational Database Design
Web Applications Development
Networking Technology
Creative Problem Solving
Employment History
2006-Current Network Solutions, Inc.
Special projects Developer
Currently in development of internal tools and enterprise workflow management systems, as well as customer communication management systems, utilizing relational databases to record and track results. Other positions held at the company range from Account Executive to Search Engine Optimization Developer. In addition to my current duties, I also update the company newsletter each week and have created a communication portal and knowledge base for the development team. I have taken the initiative in creating and managing development for numerous internal tools to automate processes and improve efficiency. I developed and currently teach Network Solutions’ PHP/MySQL Web Programming courses for developers.
2005 Promopix, Inc.
A/V Technician and Photographer
Duties: Managed and troubleshot composite ‘green screen’ photo and computer equipment for promo-tional events such as the Animal Planet Young Riders Horse Show, US Open Tennis Tournament and Wim-bledon Tennis Tournament, as well as on-site technical support for a CourtTV promotion.
Accomplishments:
Managed and troubleshot the computer and A/V equipment in such high-traffic, high-profile locations as Trafalgar Square and Wimbledon Commons in London, and Times Square in Manhattan.
Was hired by CEO of PromoPix after working with his equipment on Animal Planet Expo.
2004-2005 Aspen Marketing
On-Site Network Technician/Promo Tour Manager
Duties: Manager of promotional tour for showcasing Qwest Communications’ latest technology products and services. Responsible for setting up event location, including satellites, installing DSL phone line and networking computer equipment.
Accomplishments:
Some high profile event set ups to demonstrate Qwest technologies included high profile events for Qwest corporate headquarters.
Other demonstrations ranged from college campuses to football games and included recording auditions for Superbowl commercials.
2003-2004 Javelin, Inc
Videographer & A/V Technician and On-Site Tech
Duties: A/V equipment set up and repair for Animal Planet for their traveling Expo and ABC Family promo-tion for their new TV show Knock First.
Accomplishments:
Recorded TV commercial ‘shout-outs’ of young fans of Knock First for ABC Family Channel
For Animal Planet, managed on-site tech for an event the size of a football field.
Set up live animal show theatre with lights and sound, HDTV demonstration dome, stage and sound equip-ment and generators and electrical equipment.
Acted as site photographer, taking photographs of celebrity appearances and ‘green-screen’ photos for guests to go on ‘safari’.
Education
2002 Webster University: St. Louis, MO B.A Media Communications
Organizations
Member of the American Mensa Society
